[00:11] <neur1> if the setting for video card was changed from 24 to 16 would that basicly inop my video player or do i need to adjust that too?
[00:12] <evil_tech> i take it you mean color depth?
[00:12] <neur1> opps i guess
[00:12] <evil_tech> shouldnt make you unable to play movies
[00:13] <neur1> so i'm missing something still
[00:13] <neur1> k, thanks
[00:13] <evil_tech> ffmpeg
[00:13] <evil_tech> xubuntu-restricted-extras
[00:14] <evil_tech> libdvdcss2, libdvdnav4, libdvdread3
[00:14] <neur1> it's not listed , only ubuntu's
[00:14] <evil_tech> you need to get the medibuntu repos
[00:14] <evil_tech> www.medibuntu.org
[00:14] <neur1> k
[00:19] <Maconga> I just burned "xubuntu-7.10-desktop-i386" its on the cd, I insert it into a computer and it does not work
[00:20] <Maconga> xubuntu-7.10-desktop-i386.iso
[00:20] <evil_tech> define does not work
[00:22] <Piratero> well, first of all
[00:22] <Piratero> did you reboot the computer?
[00:22] <Piratero> second, did you run md5 to check if the iso isn't corrupted?
[00:22] <Piratero> how did you burn the file?
[00:22] <zoredache> did you actually burn it as an image?
[00:22] <Maconga> Inserted xunbunto cd into cd-rom tray of a computer, turned on the computer, HP blue screen turns on, the i get the "Operating System Not Found", I set the computer too read the CD first
[00:23] <Piratero> you've must of burned the cd wrong then...
[00:23] <Piratero> either that or that iso is corrupted
[00:23] <evil_tech> do you have more than one cdrom?
[00:23] <Maconga> yes
[00:23] <evil_tech> try the other drive
[00:23] <evil_tech> some computers will only boot from the master cd rom drive
[00:25] <Maconga> ok
[00:25] <Maconga> doing that right now
[00:25] <Piratero> good luck
[00:26] <Maconga> Same message, Operating System not found
[00:26] <evil_tech> must have burnt is wrong, or the image was corrupt
[00:27] <Maconga> image is fine... I can see the file on neibors computer
[00:27] <zoredache> what do you mean you can see the file on a neighbors computer?
[00:28] <evil_tech> what do you mean see the file? you shouldnt see just one file on the disc
[00:28] <Maconga> what should i see ? all i see is xubuntu-7.10-desktop-i386.iso on the cd
[00:29] <evil_tech> you didnt burn it as a disc image
[00:29] <zoredache> you should see lots of directoies and files
[00:29] <Maconga> o ok.... I see what i did wrong....
[00:30] <Maconga> How do i Burn the write way on my Windows XP ?
[00:31] <evil_tech> what application you using?
[00:31] <Maconga> I dont know, Right Click, Burn too CD
[00:31] <evil_tech> you cant burn iso's in windows
[00:32] <zoredache> Maconga: generally I use a program called isorecorder (http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm)
[00:32] <evil_tech> you need to download ImgBurn (it's free)
[00:32] <Maconga> ok, ill try it
[00:32] <Maconga> thanks
[00:57] <evil_tech> you get it working neur1?
[00:57] <neur1> still working on it
[01:00] <neur1> put the same setup (xubuntu) in two computers but this one's (ibm) not giving in yet
[01:03] <evil_tech> trying to play dvd?
[02:12] <CyberMad> at my xubuntu, the workspace (4 squares at left bottom) are gone, maybe someone delete it.. how to restore it?
[02:16] <TheSheep> CyberMad: right-click where you want it. select 'add item' and select 'pager' from the list
[02:16] <CyberMad> thanks
[02:16] <CyberMad> i'm gonna try it..
[02:31] <CyberMad> TheSheep how to make each pager different?
[02:32] <CyberMad> i trying add 4 pagers, but all show the same workspace
[02:32] <TheSheep> CyberMad: you only need one
[02:34] <TheSheep> CyberMad: go to settings->workspaces and margins and increase the number of workspaces
[02:34] <CyberMad> i see
[02:34] <CyberMad> thanks
[02:39] <locke> I straight ubuntu to run VNC i just add the "LOAD VNC" module to xorg.conf and set the passwd with vncpasswd?  This isn't working with xubuntu.  "no password configured for VNC auth" is the error.  can anyone land a hand?
[02:43] <CyberMad> TheSheep just curious.. if you have 3 workspaces, then you open mozilla firefox on 1st workspace, so there is Mozilla Firefox on 1st workspace taskbar, then if you open mozilla thunderbird on 2nd workspace, does the mozilla firefox on taskbar at 2nd workspace should gone? because at my computer all taskbar still visible.. i think the correct one is the mozilla firefox on taskbar should gone when i use the 2nd workspace
[02:44] <CyberMad> i mean when you open 1st workspace, i can see the all applications: mozilla firefox & mozilla thunderbird
[02:44] <CyberMad> same like 2nd workspace all applications on taskbar are visible
[02:49] <CyberMad> any idea for this case?
[03:44] <bigal> i was need the code to the gears
[03:45] <XwarlokX82> glxgears?
[03:45] <bigal> yes
[03:46] <bigal> it teels you what ur com runs
[03:47] <bigal> for the graphics card
[03:49] <XwarlokX82> open up a terminal and type glxgears into that window.
[03:52] <bigal> how would you instale world of war craft
[03:55] <bigal> it says it cant mount my not have media in drive
[04:38] <Dan_SR> Someone know if the HSP 56AMR modem works on Xubuntu?
[04:40] <CyberMad> i have problem with sharing folder on xubuntu, so i can access it from windows.. i already setup the "Shared Folder" so at /etc/samba/smb.conf the config: [share]   path = /home/user/Desktop/share   comment = ADM Share   public = yes   read only = no   writable = yes   guest ok = yes   browsable = yes
[04:41] <mean-jean> Can anyone explain to me why Nvidia graphics card drivers are restricted? Given, this is an old computer...and when I do enable them i can only run 800x600
[04:42] <CyberMad> but still from windows i can not access it.. it said: //192.168.1.106/share is not accessible. You might not have permission to access this network resources.
[04:48] <CyberMad> ok, now it's work
[04:49] <CyberMad> how to create shortcut on desktop to folder / path: /home/user/share  ??
[04:50] <CyberMad> [/home/user/Desktop]: ln -s /home/user/share ??
[05:05] <thyrax> anyone have a dlna server installed???
[05:13] <scizzo-> anyone that knows if it is possible to get .debs of 4.4.2 for gutsy at the moment or do I have to wait for hardy?
[05:58] <Jayzon11> What is the link for the xubuntu DVD
[06:11] <CyberMad> there is sub menu called "Other" on Applications menu, maybe the user install software from wine and create that sub folder, how to delete it?
[09:47] <gerro> hi
[10:28] <benpicco> Hi, how can I make a programm start after on a certain desktop?
[11:13] <benpicco> Any ideas how to get a program started after login on a certain desktop?
[11:16] <TheSheep> benpicco: just start it and save your session on logout
[11:17] <benpicco> hm, but i'd like it to start automatically, i prophaly don't always remember to run it before logout
[11:20] <TheSheep> benpicco: save the session only once
[11:21] <benpicco> ah, and how to clear the session if i don't want to use it again?
[11:40] <TheSheep> benpicco: remove the files in ~/.cache/sessions
[11:41] <benpicco> ok, thx TheSheep
[11:53] <gerro> anyone know where I can find an odt icon?
[11:53] <gerro> my current icon theme lists odt documents as tiny gray slabs
[11:55] <gerro> it looks sort of like this http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24654&d=1170772648 only smaller and uglier
[13:16] <Twinkletoes> I need to install 'libcurl4-openssl-dev' in Feisty, to get xrdp to work.   It's not in the repos, how can I get hold of it?
[13:20] <zenrox> enable universe and multiverse in your /etc/apt/sources.list
[13:21] <zenrox> and maby backports
[13:40] <ere4si> !ping
[13:40] <ubotu> pong
[14:01] <leszek> can someon tell me the adress of the svn of xfce :)
[14:37] <thegeeker> Has anyone tried Galeon? I just tried it today and it seems awesome
[14:43] <garuhhh> !icewm
[14:43] <ubotu> Sorry, I don't know anything about icewm - try searching on http://ubotu.ubuntu-nl.org/factoids.cgi
[14:49] <AstroFoo> hello how would run alsaconf? I have base and utils already installed but when trying sudo alsaconf it won't find the command
[14:50] <TheSheep> !alsa | AstroFoo
[14:50] <ubotu> AstroFoo: If you're having problems with sound, first ensure ALSA is selected, by double clicking on the volume control, then File -> Change Device (ALSA Mixer). If that fails, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sound - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting - http://alsa.opensrc.org/index.php?page=DmixPlugin - For playing audio files, see !Players and !MP3
[14:50] <TheSheep> AstroFoo: as far as I know, alsaconf is not used anymore
[14:51] <AstroFoo> ah thanks
[15:01] <garuhhh> hi! i installed icewm from a base sysstem install of xubuntu...then installed xorg and icewm...
[15:01] <garuhhh> what's the best preference manager for icewm?
[15:09] <thegeeker> garuhhh, you probably won't get much help in here since Xubuntu uses xfce4
[15:09] <thegeeker> and xfwm4
[15:10] <garuhhh> thegeeker: oh..i see..
[15:10] <garuhhh> thegeeker: how does xfwm4 compare with icewm in terms of resource usage?
[15:10] <thegeeker> there is a #icewm
[15:10] <thegeeker> I really don't know about the resource usage
[15:11] <garuhhh> thegeeker: okthanks! i'll try #icewm
[17:01] <nikolam> hi
[17:02] <nikolam> hi do i uninstall xfce 4.4.2 that i installed with installer?
[17:02] <nikolam> I want to go back to default Xubuntu Xfce in 7.10
[17:03] <TheSheep> nikolam: you have 'force version' in the menu
[17:04] <neozen-work> nikolam: might I ask why?
[17:04] <neozen-work> nikolam: something wrong w/ the latest xfce?
[17:04] <nikolam> I cant change keyboard layouts
[17:04] <neozen-work> nikolam: (was debating installing it myself)
[17:04] <nikolam> I cant use suspend/resume/hibernate/switch user
[17:05] <nikolam> I cant use archive plugin for thunar
[17:05] <neozen-work> nikolam: geep! I like that one!
[17:05] <nikolam> Thunar is still buggy and dies too often
[17:05] <neozen-work> nikolam: bummer
[17:05] <neozen-work> nikolam: guess that means I'll be holding off for a bit
[17:05] <neozen-work> nikolam: ::grins::
[17:06] <nikolam> anyway, major unfortunate thing is missing keyboard layout option in keyboard preferences
[17:06] <nikolam> i installd with Installer for 4.4.2 that compiles it.
[17:06] <nikolam> in my case amd64
[17:07] <nikolam> And force version don`t work
[17:08] <nikolam> It is greyed beacouse it is the only installed, if you ask synaptic
[17:08] <nikolam> Synaptic dont know a thing about that installer
[17:34] <aladdinsane> Is it possible to make the background of a panel transparent? I would like to make the panel in my top left corner transparent:
[17:34] <aladdinsane> http://www.magnuslewin.com/Screenshot.png
[17:45] <ciro314> hello. how could i install deluge-torrent on dapper ¿? thanks in advance
[17:46] <Catoptromancy> I dont think there are deluge packages
[17:46] <Catoptromancy> maybe there, but you can compile
[17:48] <ciro314> catoptromancy. how could i compile it ¿? i have down. source -tar.gz-
[17:48] <Catoptromancy> read the readme
[17:48] <Catoptromancy> or install
[17:48] <Catoptromancy> the text files in it
[18:45] <manchicken> So, anybody know how to get laptop buttons to control volume?
[18:46] <manchicken> Is it possible to just run the GNOME program that does that?
[18:46] <manchicken> I'd prefer to have that function just like with GNOME.
[18:51] <somerville32> manchicken, Applications > Settings > Keyboard
[18:52] <Catoptromancy> My keyboard has no volume buttons
[18:53] <somerville32> Catoptromancy, Poor you :(
[18:53] <Catoptromancy> I used Applications > Settings > Keyboard  to set Windows key and + and -  keys to adjust volume
[18:53] <Catoptromancy> = )
[18:53] <somerville32> Thats cool! :)
[18:53] <Catoptromancy> no need for extra buttons
[18:53] <manchicken> Yes, I'm aware of manually configuring this, but I'm wondering if it's possible to just run the GNOME program so that you can also get the feedback and such.
[18:54] <Catoptromancy> can set a key combo to run that gnome app?
[18:55] <manchicken> No, just run the app so that it manages the key combos for me.
[18:55] <manchicken> And gives the OSD feedback.
[19:07] <manchicken> Anybody know why the xfce volume control thing would not be working?
[19:07] <manchicken> I try to put it into the panel, and nothing happens.
[19:08] <somerville32> manchicken, run the xfce4-volstatus-plugin
[19:08] <somerville32> err..
[19:08] <somerville32> no not that plugin
[19:08] <somerville32> the volume mixer one :P
[19:10] <manchicken> Nothing happens.
[19:10] <manchicken> xfce4-volstatus-icon does nothning
[19:10] <manchicken> nothing even
[19:14] <Albatux> Hello, is dis i'm german forum?
[19:15] <somerville32> !german | Albatux
[19:15] <Albatux> shit question! ;-)
[19:15] <ubotu> Albatux: Deutschsprachige Hilfe fuer Probleme mit Ubuntu, Kubuntu und Edubuntu finden Sie in den Kanaelen #ubuntu-de, #kubuntu-de, #xubuntu-de und #edubuntu-de
[19:16] <Albatux> Hallo Somerville32, der Kanal #xubuntu, wenn ich diesen betrete, besteht nur aus mir (dem Sheriff)...
[19:17] <Albatux> Ähm, meinte: #xubuntu-de!
[19:18] <Albatux> Jetzt sind andere Leute da, vielen Dank für die Info und schönen Abend noch!
[20:04] <hat0> hi all.  i've got a problem where totem crashes as soon as i try to play any video.  vlc does, too.
[20:12] <manchicken> So does anybody have any idea why I can't get the volume control applet to show up on the panel?
[20:22] <martyn> Apologies if this is off topic - I have three nm-applet icons every time I boot xubuntu. I have removed from APPS > SETTINGS > AUTOSTARTED... but still they are all appearing. Any advice would be welcomed.
[20:23] <vinze> martyn, did you check "Save session for future logins" when loggin out? Anytime?
[20:23] <martyn> Quite possibly - is that worth investigating?
[20:24] <martyn> <-- new to linux / xubuntu
[20:24] <vinze> martyn, well, if you don't need it there's a way to reset to the default session, but I'll have to look it up, if you have a sec
[20:25] <martyn> Yes, I would really appreciate this - I am on a steep learning curve (just read up how to use IRC).
[20:26] <vinze> martyn, you know that there's an excellent desktop guide available? That's a very good introduction to Xubuntu which IMHO does not receive enough attention
[20:27] <martyn> Yes - any advice will be gratefully received.
[20:32] <martyn> Googled to it - I'll be reading that..
[20:32] <vinze> martyn, to what?
[20:32] <martyn> I'm reading the Xubuntu Desktop guide.
[20:33] <vinze> O ok
[20:33] <martyn> looking for autostarting programs
[20:34] <vinze> martyn, oh, this problem isn't going to be in there, but it's just great for getting started with Xubuntu
[20:34] <martyn> vinze. right-o. Thanks for taking the time... it is appreciated.
[20:34] <vinze> martyn, I think I've found the location of the file that restores your session
[20:35] <martyn> OK - listening.
[20:35] <vinze> martyn, if you open your home directory, you can select View->Show Hidden Files
[20:35] <vinze> martyn, you can then browse to .cache
[20:35] <vinze> martyn, and in there, the folder "sessions"
[20:35] <martyn> yes - about to do this...
[20:36] <martyn> yes - there.
[20:36] <vinze> Then there's a file that starts with "xfwm4"
[20:36] <martyn> yes - followed by lots of numbers...
[20:36] <vinze> Yes
[20:37] <vinze> Try renaming that (e.g. put a ~ at the end of the name - that indicates backups), then try logging out (with "Save session for future logins" unchecked) and logging in again
[20:38] <martyn> Will do that.... this is a pretty old laptop so might take a few seconds...
[20:38] <vinze> OK, I'll wait :)
[20:45] <martyn> vinze - if you are still here then this has worked perfectly. Thank you thank you.
[20:45] <vinze> martyn, no problem :)
[20:46] <vinze> You don't happen to be Dutch, do you?
[20:46] <martyn> Nope - I from the UK. Why do you ask?
[20:46] <vinze> Because your name sounds like it could be Dutch ;-)
[20:48] <martyn> Oh... blame my parents then! I am trying to get into Linux and spent some time with a few different distros. before settling on Ubuntu and it's children (i.e. Xubuntu for slower machines).
[20:48] <vinze> Cool :)
[20:48] <martyn> Very inexperienced but learning... slowly.
[20:50] <vinze> You'll get there, I'm sure :)
[20:50] <martyn> Settled on Ubuntu because they don't have 'Enterprise' editions - or at least they make every version available to everyone. Very ethical in my eyes!
[20:51] <vinze> Right as it should be :)
[20:52] <martyn> Yes. Well - thank you again for your advice and maybe one day I will be able to help someone else....
[20:52] <martyn> See you.
[20:52] <vinze> Bye
[22:24] <manchicken> So anybody know how to make a window not change its desktop when it tries to take focus?
[22:27] <zoredache> settings/windows manager tweaks -> focus -> check activate focus stealing prevention
[22:28] <zoredache> try that
[22:37] <rizenine> I have a nVidia Corporation GeForce Go 7900 GS (rev a1). When I install the drivers it's makes everything look big. xvidtune and nvidia-settings says it's at the correct res 1920x1200. I'm on a laptop Dell 9400, anyone know what's causing this?
[22:40] <rizenine> It's like it makes everything 25% bigger. Even some sites have fonts that overlap stuff.
[22:41] <somerville32> weird :/
[22:43] <rizenine> ya, the nv looks great.
[22:43] <rizenine> I guess I'll try and let nvidia-config make a new xorg.conf.
[22:44] <rizenine> I just wondered if others have had this issue.
[22:45] <somerville32> I haven't
[22:46] <somerville32> I have an ATI Technologies Inc 3D Rage Pro AGP 1X/2X
[22:47] <rizenine> Well I guess I'll shutdown and try to fix it. I posted on the forum, so if anyone knows let me know. Thanks.
[22:57] <manchicken> zoredache: I've got that in there, but it's not helping.
[23:23] <SantaClaus> urm hello¿
[23:25] <martyn> Hi Santa
[23:25] <SantaClaus> hi
[23:25] <SantaClaus> u r using firefox¿
[23:26] <martyn> Yes
[23:26] <SantaClaus> http://tinyurl.com/d989r
[23:26] <zoredache> check your list, am I a good or a bad boy?
[23:26] <SantaClaus> you
[23:26] <TheSheep> !u | SantaClaus
[23:26] <ubotu> SantaClaus: Unless you're Dutch or Flemish, or a government officier, the letter 'U' is not a pronoun.  If you want to be taken more seriously, please bother to type out the extra letters in "you".  The same goes for "why", "because", "anyone", and so on..
[23:26] <SantaClaus> will get no presets this year
[23:26] <SantaClaus> ok
[23:26] <SantaClaus> U suck my son
[23:27] <SoManyQuestions> gr8
[23:29] <SoManyQuestions> I have 6.06 installed here on a test PC, I'd like to upgrade to a later version, but would like a little advice (sorta noob!)
[23:29] <TheSheep> don't click that link, by the way, if anyone needs to know that :)
[23:29] <Lisa345>  omg
[23:29] <SoManyQuestions> was ir pr0n?
[23:29] <Lisa345> what the fark is that link¿
[23:29] <SoManyQuestions> it
[23:29] <zoredache> just an annoying javascript thing
[23:29] <Lisa345> OHSheet its endless
[23:29] <SoManyQuestions> glad i resisted the urge, then
[23:30] <scizzo-> Lisa345: it was you who posted the link
[23:30] <zoredache> killall firefox-bin made it go away quickly
[23:30] <scizzo-> 23:27 (%) SantaClaus n=SantaCla@P8acd.p.pppool.de has quit []
[23:30] <scizzo-> 23:28 (%) Lisa345 [n=lisa@P8acd.p.pppool.de] has joined #xubuntu
[23:30] <Lisa345> lol
[23:30] <scizzo-> its not hard to do a new nick change and realname change
[23:31] <Lisa345> ummm
[23:31] <Lisa345> !
[23:31] <Lisa345> ugga agga
[23:31] <Lisa345> nobuntu is kuhl
[23:31] <TheSheep> thank you
[23:32] <scizzo-> thanks
[23:32] <TheSheep> I hate it :(
[23:32]  * scizzo- pads TheSheep on the shoulder
[23:32] <zoredache> hate what?  having to deal with trolls?
[23:33] <TheSheep> zoredache: having to make decissions
[23:34]  * SoManyQuestions decides to make no decisions
[23:34] <scizzo-> TheSheep: well with all do respect it was actually called for from him/it/her/thingy
[23:34] <zoredache> just give out ops to everyone, (or just me) and we will make all the decisions for you... :p
[23:36] <TheSheep> zoredache: it's beyound my competentions
[23:36] <martyn> I was thinking of asking a OS question - is that appropriate?!
[23:36] <scizzo-> btw...I am tried out doing a dist-upgrade from 7.10 before....however new kernel needs the bloody thingy restricted drivers for me to test the nvidia stuff
[23:36] <zoredache> martyn: fire away
[23:36] <TheSheep> martyn: more than apropriate, it's actually what this channel is for!
[23:36] <evil_tech> lol
[23:37]  * SoManyQuestions hoped so
[23:37] <scizzo-> if you mena OS in operating system and not OS in Olympic Sports (or so)
[23:37] <somerville32> :)
[23:37] <SoManyQuestions> Ordnance Survey?
[23:38] <martyn> Nope - not olympics or ordnance... thankfully.
[23:38] <martyn> Well, I have already gone thro' the help files on Ubuntu and there is reference to it... but I cannot get the sound on this laptop to work. I am a complete noob.
[23:38] <TheSheep> SoManyQuestions: what advice did you want exactly?
[23:38] <somerville32> martyn, What sound card do you have?
[23:38] <TheSheep> martyn: what is the laptop model?
[23:38] <SoManyQuestions> it got lost in the troll wars, let me back pedal
[23:39] <martyn> OK - laptop is Acer Travelmate 2201LC - running Xubuntu 7.10. Sound card is ... (hang on)...
[23:40] <SoManyQuestions> I have 6.06 installed here on a test PC, I'd like to upgrade to a later version, but would like a little advice (sorta noob!) - a couple of things I'd like: separate /home partition, whereas I don't have one just now, and exporting settings from aMule, which was tricky to set up
[23:40] <scizzo-> SoManyQuestions: well the settings for mule you have to save on to a CD or USB memory I would say
[23:41] <scizzo-> SoManyQuestions: same with home you have now
[23:41] <martyn>  Multimedia audio controller: ATI Technologies Inc IXP150 AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 01)
[23:41] <TheSheep> SoManyQuestions: do you have free space on the disk you have at the moment?
[23:41] <scizzo-> SoManyQuestions: if you have a USB-Memory you could actually save the whole /home to it and then recover it later...
[23:41] <TheSheep> SoManyQuestions: or any unused partition other than the one you already use?
[23:41] <SoManyQuestions> hmm, yes, or i have external usb HDD
[23:41] <somerville32> martyn, Did you try the sound help wiki page?
[23:42] <somerville32> !sound | martyn
[23:42] <ubotu> martyn: If you're having problems with sound, first ensure ALSA is selected, by double clicking on the volume control, then File -> Change Device (ALSA Mixer). If that fails, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sound - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting - http://alsa.opensrc.org/index.php?page=DmixPlugin - For playing audio files, see !Players and !MP3
[23:42] <zoredache> SoManyQuestions: if you want doan upgrade you have to go one step at a top 6.06-6.10-7.04-.7.10.  a straight upgrade from 6.06 - 7.10 is likely to break
[23:42] <martyn> Yes to Wiki - pretty sure it is module related (does that sound right, excuse the pun).
[23:42] <zoredache> it might be easier to just make a good backup of /etc, /home, and any other data dirs and then do a reinstall
[23:42] <somerville32> SoManyQuestions, If you wait, upgrading from 6.06 to 8.04 will be supported.
[23:42] <SoManyQuestions> i didn't realise i could actually 'upgrade', as such; I had assumed it would need wipe/repartition/resintall
[23:43] <evil_tech> thats the best way personally
[23:43] <scizzo-> SoManyQuestions: depends on how you want to setup the system
[23:43] <SoManyQuestions> dont mind doing it either way, this is just a spare pc
[23:44] <scizzo-> I would have done what zoredache said to backup /etc and /home
[23:44] <SoManyQuestions> preference: whatever's easiest and quickest!
[23:44] <scizzo-> to a external drive or so....
[23:45] <scizzo-> then wipe it all with a new CD image and setup the /, /home on different partitions and install
[23:45] <scizzo-> after that check the settings
[23:45] <SoManyQuestions> copying /etc, that'll catch aMule settings?
[23:46] <scizzo-> well to make sure both /etc and /home
[23:46] <zoredache> SoManyQuestions: aMule a ubuntu package, or something you installed on your own.  generally settings are in /etc/ or /home though
[23:47] <SoManyQuestions> ok, thanks.  i'll probably check out further during the break.
[23:47] <somerville32> martyn, Is xfce4-mixer detecting your sound card?
[23:48] <SoManyQuestions> have enjoyed using xubuntu, first Linux installation where most stuff has worked, with a little coaxing
[23:48] <martyn> I believe so - I will check
[23:50] <somerville32> martyn, Maybe you just need to turn up the volume :)
[23:50] <martyn> somerville32 - Yes - draws a nice box and all volume settings are at the top.
[23:50] <somerville32> Ah
[23:50] <somerville32> Ask crimsun :)
[23:50] <somerville32> He is the sound guy
[23:50] <martyn> should be being deafened here!
[23:50] <martyn> Putting an audio CD appears to play but no sounds come out - same with any sound files on the system.
[23:50] <SoManyQuestions> =-O turn that racket down!
[23:51] <martyn> If only!
[23:51] <SoManyQuestions> just out of interest, what sound card or chip is it?
[23:51] <scizzo-> martyn: hmmmm what happens if you turn off the sounddeamon?
[23:52] <martyn> How would I find out? (Sorry)
[23:52] <martyn> AC97 - does that mean something?
[23:53] <SoManyQuestions> if you were asking me, i'd do a physical check: open the pc
[23:53] <scizzo-> martyn: how are you trying to play the CDs?
[23:53] <scizzo-> martyn: in Xfmedia?
[23:53] <martyn> scizzo - Amorak - had to check.
[23:54] <scizzo-> martyn: hmmm try to start xfmedia in a terminal
[23:54] <martyn> Used to work when I ran Mandriva (just rest of system was like an 'asthmatic ant', to quote Blackadder.
[23:54] <martyn> scizzo Will try that
[23:54] <scizzo-> martyn: after that....play the CD in xfmedia
[23:54] <gerro> I got this flash drive device and the file system is all corrupted http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/48946/ I don't know what it means by partition table 4?
[23:55] <SoManyQuestions> i may be wrong, but i think AC97 is like a standard for audio, that many chipsets meet.  it probably means it's an onboard chip, rather than an actual card.
[23:55] <scizzo-> gerro: hmmm trying to mount it or something?
[23:56] <scizzo-> gerro: seems like the drive does not have a valid filesystem or simular
[23:56] <SoManyQuestions> i also have a usb stick that is also 'corrupt', i was wondering about at least seeing what was on it, even if it's not recoverable.
[23:57] <martyn> SMQ - it will be onboard because this is a laptop. ATI IXP150. Does that sound more like a card/chip?
[23:57] <scizzo-> martyn: if there is a error playing the sound then maybe the terminal will show a error
[23:57] <gerro> yeah that pastebin is the output of fdisk I tried formatting a file system on it
[23:58] <SoManyQuestions> it's a 2gb device, and i don't think it likes Linux; a test install of Zenwalk seems to have killed it
[23:58] <SoManyQuestions> oh, a laptop, well, built-in chip for sure.
[23:58] <gerro> SoManyQuestions: you tried fdisk or gparted?
[23:59] <SoManyQuestions> haven't tried anything so far, i could have a go with fdisk now, i guess
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[23:59] <martyn> SMQ/Scizzo - downloading XFmedia now - will let you know. Maybe it doesn't like OMD?!!
[23:59] <SoManyQuestions> :D